Loss of Balance Experienced by Industrial Workers Due to Hearing Problems

NCT07515833 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: E.83321821-805.02.03-807
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 35
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study will investigate the balance performance and balance-related activities of daily living in 35 industrial workers with hearing problems exposed to occupational noise, using the Berg Balance Scale and the Vestibular Disorders Activities of Daily Living Scale. The research aims to determine whether there is a statistically significant association between hearing problems, balance performance, and daily noise exposure duration. It is hypothesized that while hearing problems related to occupational noise exposure may exist, they may not be directly associated with clinically significant balance impairment, potentially remaining at a tolerable level in daily life. Furthermore, the correlation between Berg Balance Scale and daily living activity scores will be evaluated to understand the functional impact of balance on these workers.

Conditions

Balance; Hearing Problems

Keywords

balance; vestibular system; industrial workers; occupational noise; Hearing problems

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Berg Balance Scale

  The Berg Balance Scale was used to assess static and dynamic balance performance. The scale consists of 14 items and scores range from 0 to 56, with higher scores indicating better balance performance.

  Day 1

• Vestibular Disorders Activities of Daily Living Scale

  The Vestibular Disorders Activities of Daily Living Scale (VADL) was used to evaluate balance-related difficulties in daily life. he scale assesses functional, ambulation, and instrumental activities of daily living across 28 items. Scores range from 1 to 10, where higher scores indicate a worse outcome (greater self-perceived disability).

  Day 1

Study Arms (1)

industrial workers

* Employment in industrial or heavy industrial settings * Age between 18 and 60 years * Presence of hearing problems diagnosed prior to or after starting industrial work

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Participants will be employed in two different industrial sectors: the paint industry and the agricultural machinery manufacturing industry.

You may qualify if:

• Employment in industrial or heavy industrial settings
• Age between 18 and 60 years
• Presence of hearing problems diagnosed prior to or after starting industrial work

You may not qualify if:

• Employment in office-based industrial positions
• Working duration of less than one year

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Yeditepe University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hearing Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Ear Diseases; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; Sensation Disorders; Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Central Study Contacts

Şevval Ön, Physiotherapist

CONTACT

+905359289216; onnsevval@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: ECOLOGIC OR COMMUNITY
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 31, 2026
• First Posted: April 7, 2026
• Study Start: May 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): October 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): January 1, 2027
• Last Updated: April 13, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share